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Pave the Way for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) - April 19, 2023

Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 will be held on April 19 from 10AM to 2PM at the North Idaho College Student Union Building

Info exhibits on accessibility and universal design solutions being used at North Idaho College (NIC).  2023 marks our fourth year of hosting Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD) on April 19, 2023 from 10AM-2PM.

This is a FREE event that will take place in the Lake Coeur d'Alene room on the second floor of the Edminster Student Union Building at 495 N College Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Short URL: https://goo.gl/maps/V2mBKgwbzwBmdVUJA). 

Learn all about the exciting technology available at NIC that help make our campus more accessible, working toward the goal of universal design.  By talking with the exhibitors and completing the event passport, you can have a chance at winning some amazing prizes, made possible by some very generous Supporting Partners.

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Quick Links to Event Resources:

Event Poster | Exhibitors | Supporting Partners | Prizes | Volunteers | Contact Us | Accommodations


Exhibitors

  1. Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired - Tyler Kuisti

  2. PS5 - Kaitlyn

  3. Accessibility You Already Own - Jackie Stallings, Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

  4. Open-Ear Sound Devices - Christan Seda

  5. Tactile Signage & Wayfinding - Grace

  6. Braille Embossing with Irie-AT Devices - Jon Gardunia

  7. Disability Support Alliance Club - Isabel & MacKenzie

  8. UDL and Canvas Accessibility - Theresa Huff & Patty Hoeck

  9. 3D Printing for Accessibility - Neil Doyle

  10. Microsoft Adaptive Accessories - Richard Deming

  11. Document Accessibility - Jeremy Seda

  12. Gizmo: Accessibility Prototyping - Alayna Utt & Aiden

  13. ReadEasy Evolve - Steve Smith

  14. Woojer (Haptic) Vests - Max Mendez & Chase B.

  15. sComm UbiDuo 3 TTS2 - Barb Brambilla

  16. SwellForm Tactile Paper - Chase J.

  17. Audio Description & Audio Spotlight (Setup by Bob Gibson) - Andy Finney

  18. Disability Support Services - Amy Taylor

  19. Universal Workstation - Will Davis

  20. Read & Write Gold - Daniel Smith-Chancey

  21. VR: Meta Quest 2, Samsung Odyssey & WalkinVR - Kraig Lytle

Thank You to Our Supporting Partners

American University of Beirut Accessibility for a Bolder Learning Experience (ABLE) Summit LogoGlimpse LLC Logo
Idaho Partnership on Higher Education and Disability Logo  Irie AT Logo Idaho State University Disability Services Logo

PRIZES

This is our most glorious year for event prizes!

PWGAAD Prize 1 Buck Knives 898 Impact Auto Knife PWGAAD 2023 Prize 2 Apple AirPods 2 Pro

PWGAAD 2023 Prize 3, Four Shokz OpenMove Headphones PWGAAD 2023 Prize 4, PS5 God of War Ragnarok Bundle

There are several ways to be entered to win your choice of these amazing prizes:
Show up by 1:30PM, talk to the exhibitors, complete the PWGAAD Passport, AND...
  • Turn in your entry at the prize table by 1:55PM - 1 drawing entry per person
  • Mention one NIC Student Club you are involved in - 1 drawing entry per club
  • The NIC Student Club with the greatest number of event attendees - 1 bonus drawing entry for that club
  • Exhibitors or Volunteers - 1 automatic drawing entry
  • Favorite Exhibit - 1 drawing entry for People's Choice
The prize drawings will be held at 2PM, and you do not need to be present to win.

Volunteers

Anyone who is interested in volunteering can send an email to jeremyDotSedaAtNicDotEdu. Once confirmed, show up at the Lake Coeur d'Alene room on the second floor of the NIC SUB at 9:45AM on Wednesday, 4/19 for a quick briefing and to receive an event shirt/T-Shirt.

Volunteers will receive 1 automatic drawing entry to show our gratitude for their time.

Contact Us

If you have more questions regarding this event, please contact Jeremy Seda, IT Accessibility Coordinator, at (208) 929-4030 or Jeremy.Seda@NIC.EDU.

Accommodations

North Idaho College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call Jeremy Seda at (208) 929-4030 in advance of your participation or visit.

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  • Accessibility & Universal Design at North Idaho College
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  • Video Captioning Tips
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  • Accessibility Resources

Pave the Way to GAAD

  • Pave the Way to Global Accessibility Awareness Day (PWGAAD)

A11y Camp CdA 2023

Accessibility Camp Coeur d'Alene 2023

  • A11y Camp 2023 Save the Date ICS File

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